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Mourinho Denies Real Madrid Talks as Benfica Plan Renewal

His stance leaves any return hinging on club approval under a reported €3 million buyout.

Overview

  • José Mourinho said in a Friday press conference that no one from Real Madrid has contacted him about the job.
  • Mourinho added that he has one year left on his Benfica contract and stressed his focus on the Portuguese title race.
  • Spanish outlet AS reported that Benfica intend to offer him a new deal and cited a €3 million clause as the cost to release him.
  • Speculation over Mourinho’s candidacy flared as Real Madrid closed a season without trophies and questions grew over Álvaro Arbeloa’s future.
  • Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano said Mourinho is open to returning, though any move would be up to club president Florentino Pérez and no formal approach has been confirmed.